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Rodriguez will oversee the roll-outs of a new album from three-time GRAMMY nominees NOTHING MORE, and the official soundtrack for Better Noise Films’ horror-thriller feature THE RETALIATORS

“OUR AIM WITH ROYAL IS TO EMPOWER ARTISTS TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OVER THEIR WORK WHILE FUELING THEIR CAREERS.”

“I didn’t realize that the bigger our following gets, the more nervous I am to drop something,” he says. “But I’m confident because I love our following I feel like our fans are really nice. They’re on the same wavelength as us.” 

Now you've seen the clip, check this out. There's certainly evidence to say that Will is a Highlander. And therefore... immortal. Now if only we could be "quickening" time to get to May 6th for their album release!

Spotify has consistently come under fire for its low payment to artists, with the likes of David Byrne, Tony Visconti and David Crosby recently criticising the platform. 

Australian heavy music act In Hearts Wake will release a feature-length documentary GREEN IS THE NEW BLACK. Kicking off in Earth Week 2022 this April, there will be select screenings in theatres across the globe.

Taylor Swift’s haunting new song Carolina is featured in the first trailer for Where The Crawdads Sing, an upcoming thriller film based on the bestselling novel by Delia Owens.

Bieber’s grandparents and other family members were even in attendance, and cheerfully posed for photos with eagle-eyed fans; Bieber posted a pic on Instagram with his dad from a corridor backstage.

The scene moved to the court, where Beyonce, atop a small platform was accompanied by dozens of dancers and musicians , with Bey and Jay-Z’s daughter Blue Ivy dancing in the front.

“Future Nostalgia” would have been a great album no matter when it came out, of course… and with its purposeful mixture of late ’70s, ’80s and ’90s sounds, it could have come out almost any time in the last 25 or 30 years.

On Saturday, news broke the 50-year-old musicians had passed away suddenly while the band were on tour in South America, just hours before Foo Fighters were scheduled to perform at Estéreo Picnic Festival.

The top five songs have all notched up half-a-year within the Top 10 each, a rare chart feat itself, with the below listing of this week's Top 5 showing their position on the listing for 'Most Weeks within the Top 10'.

The switchover will happen this Thursday, March 31 at 4pm, with CADA having a national focus over The Edge’s current model as a Western Sydney FM broadcaster.

Hermosa Beach punk rock band Pennywise have today announced they will be returning down under for an Australian tour in September 2022.

To anyone who believed the individuals at Spotify who did that attempted-discrediting – just to save their own pre-public-listing arses – today we dedicate this: a wonderful track from a Swedish artist that isn’t fake, at all.

Katz oversaw signings that included Janet Jackson, Blink 182, Lil Dicky, Avril Lavigne, Perfect Circle, Alice In Chains, DJ Khaled, Bebe Rexha, DJ Snake, Bibi Bourelly, The Strokes, Juice Wrld, Gente De Zona, Pitbull and Nathaniel Rateliff.

Parts of the song are heard in the body of the show. And Jagger’s signature harmonica occasionally features in Pemberton’s underscore.

Elton John begins his final run of dates in North America in Philadelphia, PA on July 15, finishing with the three-night engagement at Dodger Stadium November 17, 19 and 20.

“I’m trying not to stay in the sad part of it,” Alvarez said on-air Saturday afternoon. “I just want to celebrate the fact that we got to share some time on earth with somebody as magnetic and just magnificent as Taylor Hawkins.”

The South Korean group Stray Kids never impacted the Billboard 200 album chart in any position before, but the K-pop crew passed go and came in with a bang, landing at No. 1 with “Oddinary.”

Harry Styles was briefly attached to Robert Eggers’ “Nosferatu” remake before he dropped out of the project due to scheduling conflicts.

Cook also tried to work with the talent on their live performance, as some had limited experience outside of small gigs and social media.

Getting their Walk of Fame star just outside the new Amoeba Music location is cause for a bit of self-effacing humor but mostly memories of the past and even a little reverence for their own immortality.

Sussman punted the disciplinary question to the academy and would only say: “It’s live television. Anything can happen and usually does. We’ll be ready.”

Silk Sonic, the gloriously retro duo of Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak, will open the 64 th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, the Recording Academy announced on Wednesday.

And DIEMON has found its first signee in Vallejo, Calif. hip-hop artist LaRussell, who Russ says reminds him a lot of himself early in his career.

Speaking to that humility, and the changes he’s witnessed since his time with the singer-lyricist, Ellis states that the deepest shifts in Cave’s way with the world came with Arthur’s passage.

ARIA Award winner, poet and rapper Sampa The Great has announced her An Afro Future shows will be visiting Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane throughout May and June.

Russell Emanuel, President & CEO, Sony Production Music, said: “The young talent behind the Girls Make Beats program is exceptional and working with them is a rare privilege.

Last summer, Sony Music Group announced that it would no longer apply existing unrecouped balances to earnings for eligible songwriters and artists who were signed prior to the year 2000, and who hadn’t received advances since.

“When we first  started hitting a 20%+ margin, it was pretty much unheard of for a music company, but now some of them are catching up.

Dubbed the Godfather of Funk, Clinton is a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, as well as a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award winner and widely regarded as one of the most important innovators of the musical genre, along with James Brown and Sly Stone.

Oladokun, whose music leans toward an amalgam of folk and rock, says some paradigm shifts are in order across a lot of segments of the industry and audience to shake people out of the idea of which genres Black women are supposed to fit into.

During a press interview for Brian May’s reissue of the 1998 album “Another World” on the “Debatable” SiriusXM podcast, the Queen guitarist shared his thoughts and remembrances of late Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins.

The Queens from “RuPaul’s Drag Race” will kick off Grammys Sunday with a fashion show recreating iconic looks from the awards show’s past.

The singer was meant to perform on “Saturday Night Live” on Dec. 18, but due to the Omicron variant, the performance was postponed until earlier this month. However, this time, she was flanked by two male dancers to perform “Baby.”

King rarely does interviews, but Herb Alpert, who presented one of King’s awards at that show, recently talked with Variety about the album, which was produced by Lou Adler, also founder of King’s label, Ode Records.

The run of shows with The Dandy Warhols was meant to kick off tomorrow in Perth, but the band has revealed drummer Nik Rieth tested positive for COVID on Wednesday and is now self-isolating.

"Shooting him was bittersweet as it was one of the happiest days of my life, but on the second day of the shoot, my country Ukraine was invaded so you can imagine the insane emotions we had while shooting.

Whilst it’s somewhat saddening to put these words together, we write them with the fullest of hearts, and a grin worth a thousand smiles fuelled by some of the best experiences of our lives.

“It was actually Hodo [Musa], Lil Nas’ creative director who just sent me the [livestream] when they were announcing and she sent me a screenshot and was like ‘Oh my God, girl! You are nominated!'”

“We love live music and have worked extremely hard to bring some of the biggest Australian and international artists to The Cambo and whilst it is out of our hands, we will continue to do that for the remaining 15 months of our lease.

“We put it into the set one night as an encore, and it just went over unbelievably”, he said. “We knew it was going to be big because all of the right people were saying it was going to be big.”

Following their break-up, the band went separate ways creatively. Their creative force, Nathan Hudson, released solo singles, drummer Paul Berryman opened a restaurant and bar and bassist Nic Munnings relocated to an island off the coast of Hong Kong. 

What began as an escape from a difficult year soon catapulted the duo into a viral sensation: “Daphne’s Song” has racked up more than 2.3 million views, while the follow-up, “Burn for You,” has more than 5.3 million views.

Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, producers; Benny Andersson and Bernard Löhr, engineers/mixers; Björn Engelmann, mastering engineer

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy appeared at the 64th annual Grammy Awards to give a pre-taped speech amid Russia’s continued invasion of his country.

Seven-time nominee Olivia Rodrigo took the stage at the 2022 Grammys to perform “Drivers License,” which has already won the singer her first award of the night.

Of that show, Variety‘s senior music writer and chief music critic Chris Willman wrote, “Of all the pop-rock/symphonic collaborations that the L.A.

The Grammy Award might be the highest honor in music, but the trophy itself is a bit fragile, something Olivia Rodrigo discovered the hard way during Sunday night’s ceremony.

When the 2022 Coachella lineup was announced back in early January, Swedish House Mafia had rare, almost unprecedented placement in the hierarchy of the festival’s all-important official poster

“I want to thank the staff at Mercury Records and UMG Nashville for everything they have done for me over the last 11 years,” Alaina wrote. “They have been my label home since the day I walked off the American Ido.

The UK-headquartered Beggars owns 50% stakes in labels such as XL Recordings, Matador and Rough Trade. It also owns 100% of 4AD, runs its own publishing company in Beggars Music, and is home to indie label, Young.

McKinley joins Round Hill having previously worked at WEA/Warner Music Group as Manager of Recorded Production and at Sony BMG Music Entertainment, working in purchasing and strategic planning.

“Whether it’s influencer marketing or social media management or content production, Breaker’s mission has always been to be of service to creators and rights holders in monetizing their intellectual property. 

New York’s Alt 92.3 (WYNL) will debut a new morning show with host Elliot Segal starting April 11.  “Elliot In The Morning” is already airing on Audacy’s Alternative Rock stations KRBZ (Alt 96.5) in Kansas City and WRXL

Shaznay Lewis,  Ivor Novello award winner and  judge for the Ivors, said in a statement: “It’s been a standout year for music and I am full of admiration for the 77 talented songwriters and composers we are celebrating this year

In addition, Amazon is raising the price of its Amazon Music Single-Device Plan, which gives users access to the full Amazon Music Unlimited service, but locked to a single eligible Echo or Fire TV device.

It’s also a personal thing, where you just have to make sure you’re in a good headspace. Jack’s an incredibly healthy guy. He gave up drinking going into 2021, when he was still just 22. He also trains basically every day

“It is telling that of the 188 original songs released by the Beatles during their career, it’s George’s ‘Here Comes The Sun’ which is by far the most played on Spotify. It is an honor for all of us here at BMG now to be representing

Wolfe: WIth the two of us, I just think about moments where we’ve been matching, walking down the street in New York City, the two of us in our get-ups going to some interview or something where we had to arrive dressed

As well as Soccer Mommy and The Weeknd, his credits include David Byrne, Moses Sumney, Anohni and Charli XCX, and he has also collaborated on recordings with artists such as Iggy Pop, Rosalía, James Blake, and Elizabeth

Sure, there’s still doubt. “Growing Up” was recorded in an epidemic after all. “Talking to Myself” is second cousin to “Our Lips Are Sealed,” musing about “how life just keeps on giving despite all my bad decisions / I’m still here

But props to him for sustaining a mood over an entire album, and saving other styles for other projects, rather than thinking a single LP has to employ every tool in his box. “Fear of the Dawn” benefits from being so single

In a press release sent in November of last year, when the song was released, Apollo said, “To me, ‘Bad Life’ represents putting in energy into a relationship and not getting anything in return. It’s a song about being resentful

Alongside business partner Viv Lees, West ran Big Day Out from 1992 until its final run in 2014, working with the likes of Metallica, Pearl Jam, Nirvana, Rage Against The Machine, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Patti Smith and countless

“The fact my old man took it upon himself to record his first book to audio a month before he passed didn’t really surprise me because he was always so sentimental. But there’s no way he would have been happy just telling the first part

Previous All Things Go festivals have featured such headliners as Billie Eilish, Haim, Charli XCX, St Vincent, Maggie Rogers, Carly Rae Jepsen, Foster the People, Kygo, Sylvan Esso, Vince Staples, Future Islands, Tove Lo, Young Thug, Empire

The company has also doubled down on its offerings, with artist interviews, behind-the-scenes content and sweepstakes, pre-parties and more, and this year virtual festival-goers will have the opportunity to purchase exclusive Coachella

Jjust Music was launched by Bollywood producer and actor Jackky Bhagnani in 2019 and the label is known for singles, including “Vande Mataram” featuring Tiger Shroff, “Prada” featuring Alia Bhatt, and “Muskurayega India” featuring

It was really anyone’s guess how Misty delving into pre-rock pastiche territory might go, given that he never showed that huge a bent toward musical nostalgia up until now, even when his literate indie-pop leaned toward the ornate.

The album’s Scott’s fourth follows his 2018 “Astroworld” album and the “Jackboys” compilation from the following year. He’s released several tracks in the intervening time, including two just before the ill-fated festival, “Mafia” and “Escape

Khaled laughs. “It’s like Nike’s ‘Just Do It,’ it’s Air Jordan and Michael Jordan,” he says, briefly digressing about a sneaker collaboration with Jordan he has coming later this year before resuming his line of thought. “I want to inspire all

Abou “Bu” Thiam has been appointed executive vice president at Columbia Records. Reporting into chairman and CEO Ron Perry, Bu’s position will straddle A&R and strategic initiatives across all genres for the label that’s home

Alessandro Massara, President & CEO, Universal Music Italy, said: “Polydor is one of the fastest growing labels at the moment, with an established team and new leadership who have brought additional creativity and energy

The Grammys, which came at the end of the third day of the reporting period, had a modest effect on the two albums in the top 10 that were up for awards. Rodrigo’s “Sour” saw a 20% increase during the week of the telecast, and Doja

The best way to approach the future of blockchain technology is this: once all the hype dies down, and blockchain stops being the answer to EVERY SINGLE PROBLEM, it will become just another tool in the professional arsenal

I was talking to an A&R in America recently, who shall remain nameless, who had moved from management back to work for a major. They said they weren’t sure how long they’d last, because they sat in the first couple of meetings

Corsini said, “The song was such a no brainer for us. It stands for everything we did as a brand new label…A great pop song, created by some of our favorite new artists around, with a really meaningful and sincere philanthropic mission.”

In a press release announcing the buyout, CEO Patrick Spence claims that “this strategic acquisition” gives Sonos “more incredible people, technology and intellectual property that will further distinguish the Sonos experience enhance

The unreleased song — titled “Never Going Back” — references her own self-empowerment and standing strong for what you believe in. It starts with a disclaimer, “This is not a cry for help,” and through her controlled vibrato, the song

Holt’s contribution to the company’s podcasting business, which was a minor operation at the time of his arrival, is significant. Over the course of his four years at Spotify, he also helped build out the company’s studio operations

Tod Turner, CEO of Intercept Music, said: “This is a magic milestone for Intercept Music. After years of conception, working closely with artists to fine-tune our suite of innovative service offerings, we are proud to deliver a revolutionary

“In a year when Bad Bunny was the most-streamed artist in the world, stars like Becky G and Anitta pumped out chart topping hit after chart topping hit, and audiences joyfully flocked to Latin-powered stadium and arena shows

Today, those market conditions look rather different: In 2015, according to updated IFPI figures, the global recorded music industry generated $14.7 billion annually, of which just $2.8 billion (19%) came from streaming. In 2021, the global

Epic’s new job ad says that the successful candidate will work with “[Epic] Store leadership, the development team and other functions that drive initiatives executing on a strategic plan focused initially in increasing user growth

What broke up Braun and Laroi originally? Billboard cited a source close to the situation saying, “after Braun made ‘a promise’ that he would be directly involved with Laroi… there was not enough participation from him, and Laroi

While the announcement sheds little light on what the film will actually be, it does note that Morgen was given “unfiltered access to Bowie’s personal archives and …  unearthed hundreds of hours of never-before seen 35mm John

The Grammys host continued, “You know, one thing I love about BTS is, they are, first of all, the nicest group of people you’ll ever meet. And not, like, nice — because sometimes people say ‘nice,’ but they lose the context. They’ll be

The Christian Breslauer-directed video starts off during a “Stressed and Sexy” support group seminar which Lizzo exits, only to immediately start popping and locking down the hallway. The groovy bassline of the track leads her to look i

Merlin now has deals with nearly 40 digital services, including partners like Adaptr, Apple, AWA, Boomplay, Deezer, FLO, JioSaavn, JOOX, KKBox, Lickd, Meta, NetEase, Pandora, Peloton, Snap, SoundCloud, Spotify, Tencent,

“The bridges that POAPs forge between our digital identities and our physical lives provide a tangible layer to our experiences and memories,” said Oana Ruxandra, Chief Digital Officer & EVP, Business Development, WMG.

There should be far more yarns about Sharon Stone going on tour with you in the 1970s, more shaggy dog stories of being inspired by the makeup of Gene Simmons and more fore-fronting of memories from talking heads

Adele’s latest album, 30, is signed globally to Sony Music, and received a giant global marketing campaign from the major in Q4 last year. That marketing campaign drove awareness of Adele, with her back catalog benefitting KSI’s

For Styles, that meant a regression of sorts — to his younger, pre-One Direction days when he would sing Shania Twain songs in the car. And there she was, in the flesh, about an hour into his set, to duet on “Man! I Feel Like

Prior to joining Republic, the singer was signed with indie label Golden Child Recordings, which he co-founded in Toronto. Under the label, Caesar managed to snag a Grammy win for best R&B performance with H.E.R. for their song “Best

Alexandre Williams, Co-Founder and COO of Create said: “This acquisition not only substantially adds to our direct global audience, but also brings The Nations founder, Andre Benz, President Creighton Burke, and a deep bench of talent

Finally, Sunday will feature a collaborative performance with house music supergroup Swedish House Mafia, which released its debut studio album on Friday, and R&B star the Weeknd, who dropped his fifth album, “Dawn FM,” first weekend

“Erin Burr’s commitment to creating and executing media campaigns is unmatched,” said BMLG’s Senior Vice President of Communications Jake Basden. “Her tireless work ethic and love for the music has greatly impacted Big

Tim Feerick joined Dance Gavin Dance in 2009, first as a touring member and then as a full part of the band for their album 'Acceptance Speech' which their first breakthrough into the US Billboard top 50 albums chart. Their

There’s less than a week until the Toyota 50th Golden Guitar Awards kick off in Tamworth – and the Country Music Association of Australia Inc (CMAA) have announced the final performers and presenters taking to the stage

Last September it was revealed that The Kid LAROI was switching management only three months after signing with Braun, moving to Rebel under the stewardship of owner Adam Leber, who also represents Lil Nas X, Labrinth

The study was conducted by Germany's Heidelberg University, in which the researchers played "soft rock" by The Beatles and "hard rock" by AC/DC to surgeons while performing surgery. They then analysed the speed and precision

She then followed with Ricky Martin’s “María,” “La Macarena” by Los Dos Rio, Celia Cruz’s “La Vida Es Un Carnaval,” and Daddy Yankee’s “Gasolina” — making this the second time “Gasolina” has been honored by a Latin tribute

BTS recently made a surprise pre-recorded appearance at the Oscars, celebrating their favorite Disney and Pixar movies, including “Coco” and “Aladdin.” Earlier this month, BTS’ concert film, “BTS Permission to Dance on Stage

Eilish’s set, which ran through nearly 25 songs, was an exercise in pure showmanship, taking the crowd to musical highs and even some lows, like when the singer implored the audience to crouch, then jump, while she and her

While the set times have yet to be revealed, it’s been confirmed that YouTube's live-stream coverage will return for a 10th year, meaning you’ll be able to watch Flume, Hayden James, Sampa The Great, The Avalanches, King Gizzard

On the tour announcement, Dane added: “Touring with T-Pain is something I probably never would’ve imagined would be a reality but here we are. It’s gonna be a wild ride, 20 shows all across America on a bus with the crew and I

The news of the Celine Dion-themed film comes during the American theatrical run of “Aline,” the French Canadian film directed by and starring Valérie Lemercier. The film tells a fictionalized story of Dion’s life, with the singer

Currently self-isolating, Finn shared: “I am absolutely crushed to have to postpone the last 4 shows of our Australian tour as I tested positive yesterday morning for Covid coming week, but rest assured we will be back to make good.” 

Founded in 2012, Jesse Collins Entertainment has a multi-year overall agreement with Viacom CBS Cable Networks, as well as a first-look deal for its film development projects with Viacom’s film entities, such as Paramount Players.

Stephen Andrew Walter admitted last October to supplying Reavis with the fentanyl that killed Miller. Walter accepted a plea deal carrying a 17-year prison sentence. A case against Cameron James Pettit, the third drug dealer charged

Mr Morale & The Big Steppas will be his last record on Top Dawg Entertainment. In August, he announced the news stating, "May the Most High continue to use Top Dawg as a vessel for candid creators. As I continue to pursue

Tencent Holdings and its majority-owned music arm Tencent Music Entertainment ended all exclusive deals held with global labels in China, after being hit with an exclusivity ban by China’s State Administration of Market Regulation

Recently, the singer objected to paying her mother’s legal fees, which total to more than $660,000. Her mother, Lynne Spears, says she hired lawyers to help her daughter, and claims her life began to turn around when she stepped

The statement continues, “As the festival was reaching capacity late Saturday afternoon, shuttle access to the venue was limited in order to remain in compliance with safety requirements causing longer wait times for entry

“Bo Burnham: Inside” has won a number of awards to date, including, this month, the Grammy for best song written for visual media for the song “All  Eyes on Me.” Last fall it won three Emmys, for directing and writing for a variet

“If, in some small way, this event can use the platform of music to help de-stigmatize mental health and addiction issues and to bring a better understanding around the issues of inclusivity and social justice, then I will count Song Summit

“With Warner Music and What the Duck, I’ll have an amazing set of partners that will help me achieve my vision and goal. Can’t wait to release my songs on Warner Music in the weeks and months ahead.” TONSOMPONG, WHAT THE

Upon its release in February, “Mamiii” debuted in the top 20 of the Billboard Hot 100 and went to No. 1 on the Latin songs and Latin airplay charts. Last week’s music video for the song features “Euphoria” actor Angus Cloud and has

Bathed in blood-red lighting and dancing so energetically that her mic pack came loose, Mark was in full form as she sang about “a feeling so strange / the way time never stays the same.” Her voice was in top gear, not once wavering

In his comments this week, Lisnard added that the conference will be “reborn to adapt to changes in the recording industry” in a way that “will give pride of place to technological innovations” and “strive to strengthen the cultural

I really thought we’d made some progress, between the environment and climate and Black justice and the MeToo movement. The rising up of people in the street for Black Lives Matter was very encouraging, and so was Greta

Her collection included Jimi Hendrix, Wayne Kramer of MC5, Pete Shelley of the Buzzcocks, Jello Biafra of the Dead Kennedys as well as female breasts from the likes of Laetitia Sadier of Stereolab, Sally Timms of the Mekons,

Ignacio Meyer, EVP, Music and Non-Scripted Entertainment, TelevisaUnivision, said: “Universal Music Publishing Group has been an extraordinary partner for our shows and we are pleased to now work with them on the administration

Luis Sánchez, the founder and CEO of Mexican independent label, AfinArte, is very proud of his home nation’s appetite for music. But also he’s hopeful that, in the future, more Mexican artists will join the hit parade of Latin music

“Soy Yo” is a fusion of urban and tropical rhythms pulling influence from both Omar and Gente de Zona’s Afro-Caribbean roots and Wisin’s Puerto Rican reggae-style rap. Miami’s luxurious Biltmore Hotel serves as background

Monáe also spoke to Variety about living life with a non-binary perspective. During a January 2020 interview in support of her performance in Amazon’s “Homecoming” Season 2, the artist said, “I’ve always tried to get rid of all

Soundful Founder and CEO Diaa El All said: “Technology has been a key part in the creative process for the world’s leading artists for many years, enhancing the individual genius of the greatest writers, producers and artists.

“The LimeWire team has developed a platform that’s uniquely positioned to increase participation in digital collectibles within the music industry, where many use cases are yet to be discovered,” said Akshi Federici, Partner

Prior to joining Venice, Patel was an executive at music technology company Splice, most recently serving as Vice President of Strategy and Corporate Development, overseeing M&A, commercial partnerships, and internal strategy.

“I’m always drawn to projects where I can have enough space to be original,” adds Pemberton, whose only prior animation experience was the acclaimed “Spider Man: Into the Spider-Verse.” “I thought this could really be a fun way

Making his second feature-length doc after 2020’s “LA Originals,” Oriol has a real knack for pacing: the film has a brisk momentum to it, yet never feels like it’s in a hurry. And as close as the director may be to the group, his film never

Guetta spoke out on the track's success, stating, “Bad 1B views on Youtube, wow! I remember releasing this record between two albums as a DJ tool. It was never supposed to be on the radio or streaming. Million thanks to Showtek

In Smith v Dryden, a claim was brought last July against the writers and publishers of Rudimental’s hit Waiting All Night. The Claimant, Kelly-Marie Smith, alleged that the song’s chorus had been copied from her unreleased ballad,

Adorned in colorful feathered boas, Lizzo took the stage for the Gloria Gaynor hit and strutted alongside Styles as they delivered the female empowerment anthem. They then segued to One Direction’s “What Makes You Beautiful,”

Ocean Grove are also treating Melbourne fans with an interactive pop-up shop this Sunday April 24 - an all-ages Oddworld extravaganza in Fitzroy, which will offer fans a chance to come take photos with the band, interact

Cole, on the verge of tears, said, “This is such an honour for me. I absolutely love the Australian country music industry. For 30 years I‘ve been coming to Tamworth. I have made the most beautiful friends. I have made the most

MEGAN THEE STALLION: He is standin’ up over the window shooting. And I didn’t even want to move. I didn’t want to move too quick. Like, ’cause I’m like, “Oh, my God. If I take the wrong step, I don’t know if he’s gonna shoot something

“Bob and Jerry, through their envelope-pushing writing, musicianship and drive, helped Country music win millions of new fans and expand its influence in film and television and we’re proud to have already begun revitalizing their songs

The script, revised by Harvey Fierstein for this production, still fails to come to terms to any great degree with the disconnect in the relationship of Fanny and gambler husband Nicky Arnstein, effortlessly played and stunningly

“Through the launch of Live Nation Philippines, the sky’s the limit, and we look forward to bringing even more of the globe’s biggest stars and connecting fans with the artists they love and the magic of live.”Music Business Worldwide

Jimmy Barnes' Soul Deep is a quintessential, classic Australian album. The record was certified 10 times platinum in Australia, won the 1992 ARIA Awards for Best Male Artist and Highest Selling Album and is Barnes' highest

The ‘Love On Tour’ Aussie run will kick off at Perth’s HBF Park on February 20, before the UK hitmaker heads to Marvel Stadium in Melbourne on February 24, Gold Coast’s Metricon Stadium on February 28, Accor Stadium in Sydney

Beyond the stage, his hit song “Si No Te Hubieras Ido” was featured on the soundtrack to the Oscar-nominated film “Y Tu Mamá También,” and he voiced the character of Ernesto de la Cruz in the Spanish-language version

Added Scott Greenstein, SiriusXM president and chief creative officer: “Whether it’s SiriusXM radio hosts appearing in podcast episodes or stars from the series playing guest DJ on SiriusXM channels and introducing them

Kehinde Hassan, Director of Global Music Culture at Splice, added: “At Splice, we cover many genres; we’ve become a place of discovery. As I am Nigerian-American, watching West Africa grow in music with Afrobeats and beyond

Upcoming Sony Marvel projects include: the anticipated “Madame Web,” a female-led adventure starring Dakota Johnson, which is due in theaters on July 7, 2023; and the imminent “Kraven the Hunter,” led by “Nocturnal Animals”

Inspiration has a lot to do with some musicians choosing to play a Fender. Thomas Raggi of Maneskin, for instance, heeded the pull of a Fender Strat, a newer Relic Custom Shop model that debuted at a recent NAMM conference and

The organization also announced the chairs for the gala: Baz Luhrmann, Carine Roitfeld, Caroline Scheufele, Cynthia Erivo, Ever Gabo Anderson, Kate Hudson, LaKeith Stanfield, Laura Linney, Lauren Remington Platt, Milla Jovovich

I want to start a whole institution where we have low-income kids come play instruments for a full summer, like a summer camp for music, and then they get to take the instrument home and also get to come work in the summer camp

That’s according to Reuters, which reports that the legal action alleges “unfair competition”, including app design plagiarism and song copyright infringement by TME’s music services including Kuwo Music and Kugou Music.

“In our ad business model we’re bringing on an entirely new supply of audio ads, and that’s about finding creative partnerships,” Ek said. “Sports is an enormous opportunity, soccer is the number-one sport in the world

Beyond EWF, Woolfolk also appeared on Bailey solo records like “Triumph” as well as albums by Phil Collins (1996’s “Dance Into the Light”), Deniece Williams, Stanley Turrentine, Level 42, Valerie Carter and Ricky Lawson.

“It is a true honor to work alongside some of the best leaders in the industry, and I thank Imran and Justin for giving me the opportunity and freedom to continue making noise and cultivating new talent in this elevated position.”

What can be said without fear of giving too much away is that Feist has collaborated with designer Rob Sinclair — of David Byrne and “American Utopia” fame — to create a show that plays with the separation between artists

On that day, SoundCloud says that it “invites fans to stream music from their favorite independent artists all day long”. In turn, SoundCloud pledges to double those artists’ royalty payouts – matching 100% of their revenue earned

In the weeks prior to Harlow’s release, “Glamourous” had a total of 3,225,900 on-demand total streams. On the day and weeks following Harlow’s release, “Glamorous” tallied 5,474,100 on-demand total streams, accounting for a bump

The investment round was led by Vulcan Capital, the multi-billion-dollar investment arm of Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Paul G. Allen, with participation from Caldecott Music Group and K3 Ventures, a venture capital

While resale sites usually sell tickets at marked up prices, the same doesn’t tend to be the case with weekend events like Coachella and Stagecoach, likely because festival-goers prefer to have their tickets secured weeks or months

Over in Korea, so often ahead of the curve on global music trends, there’s a comparable platform to Royalty Exchange called Musicow that is now transacting tens of millions of dollars each month. It reportedly has plans

The movie doesn’t always trust that an audience will relax into these studio sessions. Initially, especially, there’s an overabundance of cutting, as if a summit between Irma Thomas and Ledisi needed to be edited like a screwball

FUGA says its arrival in the Nordic market is a “significant move” for the company, and that its continued global expansion has heightened in recent months with the promotion of Liz Northeast to UK General Manager, who joined 

“I’m a few days in and I have a chest infection but I think I turned a corner today and I’m starting to feel a little bit better,” Carlile said. “I just wanted to let everybody know that I’m devastated to be missing you and I hope you have

Wow, that’s hard… The first was fall Fall Out Boy at a sold-out arena in Buffalo, with all the kids singing along. This was kind of before they were mainstream, and there were 15,000 people singing every word. I just thought, man

Sony Music Publishing has promoted Nick Bral to VP of creative. Based in Los Angeles, he reports directly to Senior Vice President Creative Jennifer Knoepfle. Since joining the company as an A&R assistant in 2013, he has worked

With the new/old Mercury imprint (the original label of that name began in 1945), which is essentially an extension of Republic, Arnold is joined in heading the labelby Ben Adelson, the new general manager. Both continue

Phish’s late spring and summer tour kicks off on May 27 with three shows at the Wharf Amphitheater in Orange Beach, AL. There are a total of 34 dates through Sept. 4, finishing with four nights at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park

Republic says that over the past nine years at the label, Kehn has “consistently strategized successful media campaigns” for artists, including Billy Porter, Conan Gray, Kim Petras, Stray Kids, TWICE, and more, in addition to working

The Desert Sun newspaper noticed an addition to Goldenvoice’s Stagecoach website this year, on the General Resort Rules page that provides guidelines for those in the overnight camping areas. It reads: “No divisive symbols

As VP of Partner Relations, McCloud will work on growing the company’s network of venues, promoters and artists, with a focus on building long-term relationships with strategic live entertainment partners across the world.

Our audience was 100% diverse. We had fans from every ethnicity, and guys continues Fischetti, who’s unsure whether that diversity drove A&F’s reluctance to collaborate and says he wouldn’t consider working with

A man who pulled the trigger and a driver involved in a fatal drive-by nightclub shooting outside of a Melbourne venue have been found guilty of murder, while a third man was found guilty of hiding evidence.

It also now is revealed to have a substantial number of artists that weren’t previously included in the livestream announcement, including Tanya Tucker, Smokey Robinson, Jordan Davis, Lee Brice, Ingrid Andres

Frontman Quan Yeomans went on to state, “How easy is it to forget that this substrate, the Earth, which has supported a biodiversity rich enough to produce something as awe-inspiring as music, is also one that requires

Psy has shared a teaser clip for his brand new single “That That,” produced by BTS’ Suga, who also makes a cameo in the song’s Western-themed music video. The title track will be a part of Psy’s upcoming full-length album

No matter how big or small the remix, we needed to give a shoutout to one of the all-time, cooked Australian speeches: Bob Katter's famous "sexual proclivities" line into a rant about murders at the hands of crocodiles

The tour, in support of his Grammy-nominated album “Montero,” kicks off in Detroit on Sept. 6 and will make stops across the U.S. and Europe through November. Lil Nas X seems to have picked out smaller venues for his shows

Early on, when the word “sacred” is invoked three times in the space of a few minutes, it appears as if this might really be a cult indoctrination film, but Smokler and Boone do eventually move on to a lot of the subjects that might

That statement made, the concert returned to a celebratory vibe, as Burna ripped his shirt off and smashed a guitar before sprinting around the stage. After a brief pause, the lights dimmed and he began his signature hit

Appleton’s previous roles also include Senior Vice President of Global Marketing at Warner Music Group in the UK (2014-2018); Director of Marketing Warner Music Australia (2011-2013); Director of Digital at Universal Music

Atlantic Records, a label that features songwriters Charlie Puth, Ed Sheeran and Lizzo took notice of that lyricism straight away, in particular Aton Ben-Horin, executive VP of global A&R for Warner Music Group, covering Atlantic

ChartCipher leverages MyPart’s award-winning AI-powered analysis of the compositional, lyrical, and sonic qualities of songs and combines it with Hit Songs Deconstructed’s song analysis methodologies and analytics delivery

The tour is now set to commence in February of 2023 starting in Prague and ending in Helsinki on October 4, 2023. Paris dates for the tour have not yet been announced, though Dion’s website does say they will take place

Hardy’s attorney, C. Frank Holthaus, said in a statement to Variety: “I can confirm that Mr. Hardy did receive a warrant for his arrest earlier today and has been and will continue to be completely cooperative with the LSU Police

Of course, the impact of the theft was even more devastating coming after two years of lockdown and quarantines that prevented the band from touring at all. During the pandemic, frontman Anton Newcombe  survived

PPL entered the international neighboring rights market in 2006, but now faces huge competition, including from the likes of now-Sony-owned Kobalt Neighboring Rights, BMG and Downtown. But Leathem maintains no one

Ian McAndrew, Wildlife Entertainment and Arctic Monkeys manager, added: “Creative Commission provides direct access to a huge community of designers, photographers, film makers and other creative groups quality creative

The announcement came the day before the Judds were set to be formally inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame at a medallion ceremony in Nashville. Representatives of the Hall of Fame could not immediately

In a 2016 interview with Robin Roberts on “Good Morning America” to promote her memoir, she said that childhood sexual abuse had factored into depression she characterized as “extreme” and “so deep and so completely

The 482-seat Hollywood Legion Theater is part of the American Legion’s 90-year-old Hollywood Post 43 building, which includes a downstairs deco bar where stars like Humphrey Bogard and Clark Gable once drank

A wall of synchronized screams greeted the 24-year-old onto the stage as the gentle strums and guitar melodies of his opener, “Talk,” washed over the crowded hall. Despite wrestling with initial sound issues, Apollo kicked

The platform’s latest licensing agreements with Universal and Warner no longer possesses exclusive sub-licensing rights, allowing these companies to also strike separate direct deals with TME’s biggest rival in China, NetEase

I wouldn’t say regrets. I do sometimes wonder, if I’d played things a bit differently, where would I be? I’m at the age now, approaching 40, where a lot of my peers are maybe heading to President level, and sometimes

Boys On Vacation directly references the common tale in Australia of a powerful man running away from his problems to bask in the Hawaiian sun. Bad Vibrations, reflects on the sarcastic laundry list that will sound

“The songs from We Need To Be Free evolved from a long writing period which started straight after releasing Becoming in 2018,” Phillis explained. “That album was all about grief and transformation and the different emotions

The Judds had also recently announced a farewell tour, the first by Naomi and Wynonna in more than a decade. The short, 10-date tour, which was being produced by Sandbox Live and Live Nation, was to commence Sept

An MVP in absentia: Tom Petty. For reasons not always explicable, Petty remains in death, as he was in life, many country stars’ favorite artist, as is evident from the plethora of covers of “Free Fallin'” that have been staples

Foo Fighters were originally scheduled to headline Jazz Fest but canceled all tour dates in the wake of Hawkins’ death on March 25. Grohl’s presence in town over the weekend sparked unfounded rumors that he might perform. That did not

The band were interviewed prior to playing & Smith said Chili Peppers’ Jazz Fest performance would “be a celebration. That’s what [Allsion] wants. She doesn’t want it to be anything other than, ‘Let’s celebrate music, let’s celebrate

The ceremony is typically an intimate affair at the Hall of Fame, and is not livestreamed or (unlike the igher-profile Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony) filmed for television broadcast. The red carpet part of the program was

In early April the Canadian pop star, who originally gained prominence as the first Canadian finalist on the American reality TV show So You Think You Can Dance, announced her eagerly anticipated release of her debut record

Her rock god wasn’t limiting himself to just one song. The telltale lack of a hug at the end of “Sweet Child” was a tipoff that more was on the way. “Did you think we were through?” Underwood bellowed, as her band then broke

The record, which was created predominantly in London, was recorded throughout the pandemic in anticipation of the world's reopening. It conjures the energy that we all missed during lockdowns including clubs

Porteils is also credited with composing Eurovision Song Contest track This Is Out Night for Greek entry Sakis Rouvos in 2009. The song ended up placing seventh and went on to be a hit throughout Europe, topping the Greek

Donovan also said, "I think it’s time to celebrate Neighbours. It has kept my family employed for a long time, to be honest. My daughter is currently in it, my dad was in it. I think we should be grateful for what it’s given Australia

The move to the venue attempts to commit to ARIA's omnipresent goal of championing Australian music in its return to the live stage, as well as the return to the large-scale broadcast event beloved by punters which was previously

Joining the legacy Australian act on the tour are A.B. Original, who are set to perform a taste of new tracks amongst classic cuts from their brilliant debut album, Reclaim Australia. Also joining them on the bill is highly hyped

Ek further explained that because Spotify has foreign company status he is not obliged to disclose the share purchases, but “thought it important for shareholders to know.” That can be perceived as trolling of another celebrity tech

It's produced by award-winning producer Konstantin Kersting who has worked with Tones & I, Spacey Jane, The Jungle Giants and more. The single is a synth-driven earworm that features euphoric production

Bass player Nick Harmer hinted that Death Cab entered the studio with roughly 100 demos of potential album candidates from the file-swap sessions, that have been slowly whittled down over the months of recording.

“We have great respect for the 4KQ brand and would like to acknowledge them in this period of change,” Hutchison said“While it will not continue in its current formats, we have huge respect to its role in Australian

Fans have been eagerly awaiting the arrival of the band’s eighth studio album following its announcement back in February via lead single Don’t Get Me Started, which was described by Screamfeeder as “loud, brash

Bishop David Paul Moten was not happy with just the free exposure, with the law suit stating, “Come To Life is approximately five minutes and ten seconds in length. Approximately one minute and ten seconds of this

Festival Director Mark Duckworth says, “This year’s Groundwater CMF is shaping up to be one of our best country music parties yet! 2022 will see our festival fans treated to some incredible acts from across the country

Finally, he noted that sponsorship activity is back in full force, “delivering financial results that well exceeded Q1 2019.” He said the number of strategic sponsors that generated over $1 million of revenue per year has risen

The rapper Russ headlined Los Angeles’ iconic Hollywood Bowl on Thursday night, performing to the biggest crowd of his career so far. It’s a long way from his days at the Echoplex in L.A.’s east side, a venue which held

Again, the credit for enabling us to get to this point, where an advantageous agreement could be achieved, goes to the individual creators who demanded better from record labels and had a considerable effect on the judges.

Though the threat of apocalypse has long loomed large throughout their discography, Arcade Fire’s driving energy has, by contrast, always been found in songs that invite us to embrace the full-throated catharsis that comes

Live Nation has published its financial results for Q1 2022 (ended March 31), and within the filing, the company reports quarterly revenues of $1.8 billion across all divisions, including concerts, ticketing and advertising

Nothing is catchier on “Come Home,” though, than “Like a Blade of Grass” and “Lil Secret,” both co-written with his production team. Between the former’s lyrics’ shifting perspectives and both tracks’ swirling melodies

The company, which was founded as a joint venture with Universal Music Group by the former 300, Warner Music and Def Jam exec in 2016, has been on a hot streak in recent years with Blackbear, Lil Durk and Rod Wave

In the video, Gaga sings at a military base as Kosinski intercuts Cruise’s Pete “Maverick” Mitchell is reminiscing. At one point, the video hits emotional notes as Maverick is shown with Anthony Edwards’ Nick “Goose” Bradshaw

“My pledge is to continue my support of the university and to live up to its standards,” Bridges said. “Hopefully, I will continue to make you proud and be an example of Georgia State’s determination and resilience.”

The sketch opened with a voice-over and text scroll that made reference to Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito’s citation of 17th century writings of British judge Matthew Hale and references to 13th-century laws as offering

He went on to clarify that dad-life is another thing keeping him off the road at the moment. "And I've got three little kids too, so the time that I do have off, I'm trying to get home to either be with them or have them come up and go

“Music has always been my first love, Love Records is the next chapter is about getting back to the love and making the best music of my life,” said Combs (pictured above, left). “For the label I’m focused on creating timeless

The prestigious Pulitzer Prizes honor achievements across journalism, literature, theater and music. This year’s recipients were announced this year’s Pulitzer Prize administrator, Associated Press vice president

BMG EVP Dominique Casimir said, “Ku’damm 56 marked a steep learning curve for us, but the results speak for themselves and show our commitment to working with our artist and songwriter clients in every area

Enter, or exit, through the gift shop, which not only includes a lot of vinyl and museum merch but a generous assortment of books. Most are about Dylan, of course, but it also sells tomes by opening weekend guests Patti

A Columbia Records artist and booked by UTA, Laroi catapulted to fame in 2020 after the release of his debut mixtape, “F*CK LOVE” and its hit single, “Without You.” His latest single, “Thousand Miles,” debuted in April

Platt suggested that companies in the business need to commit not just to hiring those who’ve traditionally stood outside the executive ranks but pay them at the same levels doled out to the un-diverse old guard.

"In today’s world LOVE is expressed in many ways: through respecting one another, caring for one another and hoping that everybody is happy and well in their life. That’s what letting love rule means to me in today’s

41 year old Trevor Strnad, frontman and vocalist for The Black Dahlia Murder, has died and the heavy music community is in mourning. Strnad was a humorous, warm and loving guy, and it was evident

"We have always been driven by genuine love and passion for music, and this recognition means so much to us. Seeing our names alongside Aussie greats, including The Seekers, Joy McKean and the incredible

Gallagher stated, “Who the fuck are these people canceling you, anyway?. Like, fuck off… Unless they come around to your house and say you’re canceled, you’re still going to do your fucking thing. They don’t speak

“There’ve been times where we were nervous about doing something like this as well, but we thought if we presented it with the best intentions and removed any sort of financial gain then you might see it as a pure gesture

Pearl Jam drummer Matt Cameron had to sit out the band’s set on Thursday in Oakland, California after he tested positive for Covid-19, but the show still went on with an assist from a fan, and pinch hitters Josh Klinghoffer

During the press conference Psiuk also took the opportunity to voice his thanks towards all those who voted for him. “I want to thank everybody, every Ukrainian, [the] Ukrainian diaspora, and everyone around the world

Earlier in the month, Render defended Young Thug and Gunna’s recent arrest that accused Young Stoner Life of being a “criminal street gang.” While Keed was not named in the indictment, he shared a post to his Instagram story

The image, and the story surrounding it, resurfaced online last week after writer Ashley Reese tweeted, “I cannot believe how many very online people over the age of 25 are just now finding out about Neil Patrick Harris’s

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 09: Jean Smart attends HBO Max's Hacks Season 2 Los Angeles Premiere at DGA Theater Complex on May 09, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic for HBO)

Marlene expressed the most shock with the results of the finalist lineup following her performances of Journey’s “Separate Ways (Worlds Apart)” and Underwood’s “I’ll Stand By You.” She fell to the floor as her name was revealed

The series stars Iman Vellani as Kamala Khan, a Pakistani American teenager from New Jersey who idolizes Carol Danvers, aka Captain Marvel. Vellani is joined by Saagar Shaikh as her older brother, Aamir; Mohan

Episode three in a series of 12 will premiere tonight at 8:30pm on ABC TV Plus and ABC iView, featuring interviews with band members Mark Seymour, Doug Falconer and John Archer recalling the iconic event alongside

Now, let the speculation begin as to whether it's a return to the live music circuit or if there is new music on the way from the group. From rumours and hearsay going around various facebook groups etc, we can ascertain that the

The festival kids off at Sandalford Wines, Swan Valley in Western Australia on the 1st of October, followed by Serafino Wines, McLaren Vale in South Australia on the 2nd of October, Rochford Wines, Yarra Valley in Victoria

The tour kicks off at Perth's Red Hill Auditorium on the 11th of November, followed by Brisbane's Riverstage on the 16th, Sydney's The Dome on the 18th, Melbourne's John Cain Arena on the 24th, The Adelaide Entertainment

“While Midnight Oil’s 2019 Birdsville Big Red Bash remains a once-in-a-lifetime coup for many festival-goers, the band’s upcoming Mundi Mundi Bash performance is sure to be an equally special and memorable bucket

YouTube has set five new original projects from the YouTube Black Voices Fund (BVF). Those are headlined by “Recipe for Change: Amplifying Black Women” featuring stars including Mary J. Blige, Saweetie, Tabitha Brown

Backline is a mental health and wellness resource that offers a case management service to assess and refer music industry professionals to care providers, organizations, and financial services to support their overall

I was kind of like, ‘I’d be really fun to make an album called Harry’s House,’ and thought about it being this smaller thing. And then it was back to that thing of, ‘Maybe that’s an album I’ll make in four years or five years or whatever

QMusic CEO Kris Stewart said, “Our feedback in the past has been that a large proportion of country music artists and industry haven’t felt that BIGSOUND serviced them. We want to change that. We want artists from every

Sixteen Australian music industry bodies including ARIA, APRA AMCOS, Live Performance Australia, Support Acts, Sounds Australia and more urged the Federal Government and Federal Opposition to “partner with the

“In 2022 we are absolutely thrilled to bring the ARIA Awards back to a full-scale, television event packed with the performances, glitz, and glamour that Australian music fans know and love,” ARIA CEO Annabelle Herd said.

Rarely does an artist come along such as YUNGBLUD, who has undeniably become Gen-Z’s rock n’ roll poster child. Fearlessly advocating for the weirdos, freaks and the marginalized in the world, from the ground up

He moved to LA when he was 13, and subsequently released a Top 10 Billboard album. His love for swimming clearly never left, with the 2016 Olympic Games inspiring him to get back into racing rather than following

AWMA Founding Executive Producer & Program Director Vicki Gordon reflected on the atmosphere of the awards, "AWMA has become a powerful industry leader to highlight the vast and varied talent in this country, to connect

Capturing comedy was very important from the beginning. With Sebastian, we sort of looked at what Cameron Crowe did so beautifully with Jimmy Fallon in “Almost Famous.” You didn’t really know it was Jimmy Fallon

Mali Obomsawin, a Smithsonian Folkways Recordings artist from Odanak Wabanaki First Nation, picked up the Rising Tide Award, launched in 2021 to celebrate inspiring new voice under 30. Also given out were the Spirit

Both Bad Bunny and Eslabon’s monumental achievements are representative of the current evolution of Latin audience listening trends. According to Luminate via Billboard, Latin gained more than any other genre last year

The restless artist moved from solo albums to music for nature films and sporting events throughout the ’80s, ’90s and 2000s. His choral symphony “Mythodea” was adopted by NASA as the theme for its 2001 Mars Odyssey

In an interview with the Paris Review, Neuwirth said, “I know how people can get famous. They have to tickle the G-spot of their minds. But being anonymous is so much more powerful. You can get so much more done if you’re not

“This revolution is unstoppable and it will continue to reach new heights. Even though it has recently started to be in the global spotlight, thanks to this new generation of artists emerging we are going to see more genre-bending

“So I made a decision I thought I’d share it on national television,” she said as the memorial was drawing to a close — “that after a lot of thought, I’m gonna have to honor her and do this tour… “I’m gonna have to,” Wynonna said

Asked for his take, Trink offers: “I don’t think the music industry fully appreciates how gaming drives youth culture overall. The music industry is attracted to the size of the gaming audience, [but] takes a simplistic approach

It ends with a wedding scene, as the duo walk through a crowd of peers with flowers presented to them. As they make it to the end of the hallway, he presents his gold grills that state 'Marry Me?' and Rihanna opens her mouth in reply

They come to the show to see Creed from The Office and I hear from so many people – and I’m not blowing smoke up my own ass, unless it’s menthol, of course – but they come to see The Office character and they go realising

He was not born to be working with us,” his friend said in the ultimate show of confidence to a friend who clearly lacked it, despite attempts to perform in public. To his surprise, he passed through that round to an audition

Rundgren is willing to again compose for film if it “required a thoughtful approach” after his debut with “Dumb & Dumber.” He mentions liking the stuff that composer Carter Burwell does along with several other composers

It comes from my ‘Ray of Light’ record, which I’m really proud of,” Madonna continues. “It was a turning point in my life. I made that record when I had just given birth to my daughter, my first child. Life looked so different to me

Dominique is an exceptional music executive,” said Masuch. “She exemplifies so many of the key attributes of BMG itself, with a rare talent to communicate with artists and songwriters on their own terms and an utter commitment

Santana is credited with blending genres to barrier-breaking effect. In addition to 10 Grammys, he is a three-time Latin Grammy Award winer, an inductee to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, a recipient of the Billboard

But McGraw was determined. “Friday Night Lights” had set up shop in Austin and about to start shooting when McGraw called Berg and told him he was getting on a plane to fly to Texas to read for him. “I walked into his office

the rest of it, quite honestly, is a mess. The painfully dated “Overpowered by Funk” sounds like a tepid attempt at Prince circa “Dirty Mind” and features a terrible rap from graffiti artist Futura 2000. Beat poet Allen

The set drew heavily from Styles’ latest album, “Fine Line,” and included a handful of songs from his self-titled debut and the Harry showcase from his One Direction days, “What Makes You Beautiful” — and one notable addition

At the song’s conclusion, Styles briefly left the stage and then returned to play some older songs. While the preceding 45 minutes had seen a (relatively) lower-key Styles concentrating hard on the new material, the encore was like

The trio are touring in support of their 11th studio album Red Green Blue, which is a unique combination of three solo-led projects, bringing the siblings' voices together in a format that has never been done before, with each brother

Once again taking place in South Australia alongside the Indie-Con Australia Conference and celebrating the country’s independent music sector, the invite-only event will take over Freemasons Hall on August 4.

Osbourne is in a relationship with Sid Wilson, who is the turntablist for Slipknot.  He commented on the instagram post with a string of heart emojis. Osbourne previously posted on her instagram on Valentine's day about their long-time

This brilliant new EP marks the start of a new chapter for Yours Truly, inspired by the music they are all collectively listening to now (Bring Me The Horizon, The 1975, Bloc Party, Head Automatica) , the seven tracks see

Hetfield said on stage: "I’ve gotta tell you, I wasn’t feeling very good before I came out here. Feeling a little bit insecure, like I’m an old guy, can’t play anymore — all this bullshit that I tell myself in my head. So I talked to these

Ethan Coen, in other words, didn’t go out and interview a bunch of folks who told him insightful stories about Jerry Lee Lewis. It’s all anecdotes told mostly by Jerry Lee, very little of it “original.” You could say that’s an easy

Over 1,300 items were sold at Julien’s Auctions’ Music Icons event over the weekend at the Hard Rock Cafe in New York, which brought in a total of nearly $15,000,000. More than 100 lots featuring signature guitars

I don’t care. It’s really weird, I haven’t talked about it at all. The most common way people react is they laugh, because they think that I’m trying to be funny. They think I’m [ticcing] as, like, a funny move… And I’m always left incredibly

You have to call the CEO of X, Y, Z and say, ‘Hey, hi. I’m just calling to let you know, I’m pregnant. I didn’t want you to find out on Instagram. I wanted to tell you myself, personally. It’s still business as usual over here though

Just as Davidson gets comfortable with his Eminem imitation, the illustrious rapper himself appears and shouts at the “King of Staten Island” star from off-camera. In his classic poker face, Eminem looks at Davidson in question.

Styles’ album “Harry’s House” earned a strong review from Variety’s Jem Aswad, who wrote it was “very much a continuation and progression of its predecessor.” That would be 2019’s “Fine  Line,” which earned critical

"It has been a really awesome thing to have live background vocals for the first time. I am such a fan of layered vocals, and to have that better represented at our show has been a cool breakthrough for me.

I’ve been reading that the Greens are the only major party who actually have a target that is in line with climate science… we are not going to survive this unless something is done about it and we do have the option

We like permanent employees because we think humans work better when they can have holidays and be sick without worrying about paying their rent. We run a hybrid office. We are based in Brisbane and would love to have

Wine Machine will also shine a light on locally sourced produce, while “enchanting activation” Cellar Door – “a treasure trove of art installations, garden games, pop-up bars, gourmet delights and long table lunches”

They began in 2019, and have released singles including their debut Liar and follow-up Beautiful. Their most recent release was in 2021 and came in the form of Oh Lord, a dark, percussion and synth-driven pop-rock

This is about someone going through this re-evaluation and the fear they have of what the future might hold, due to the mistakes they have made in the past. At the same time, they know this is good for them and it’s their chance

I know both the Prime Minister and Mr. Bandt are going to have a lot going on over the next few weeks, but perhaps with the support from the young citizens of this nation they will listen to us once again and take us on a journey

The E Street Band’s members are: Roy Bittan – piano, synthesizer; Nils Lofgren – guitar, vocals; Patti Scialfa – guitar, vocals; Garry Tallent – bass guitar; Stevie Van Zandt – guitar, vocals; and Max Weinberg – drums; with Soozie

Wrote one fan in response to the news reports and alarmed social media responses from the tour, “He won’t see it, but I really hope Conor Oberst gets the help he needs. I hope he knows that people love him and love his art.

In 1983, The Angels had something to prove. They had just come off a disappointing US tour and lead singer Doc Neeson had announced to his fellow band members that this would be his last gig. For two days, all the top bands

Irsay is the owner and chief executive of American Football Team, The Indianapolis Colts. A portion of the sale will benefit not-for-profit initiative Kicking The Stigma, which aims to remove the stigma around mental health disorders.

Support Act CEO Clive Miller added: “We all know how difficult the past few years have been, but these startling statistics reinforce once again the many and varied challenges that music and arts workers face in pursuing their chosen

It is the first documentary that is made with the blessing of Bowie's family, with the family being won over by previous films directed by Morgen, who utilises private footage to create intimate films rather than producing

In a YouTube caption, one fan praised the rest of the band for attempting to keep the show on the road stating, "Shout out to the band who kept the show going and the people in the crowd who came up to sing! You guys were

This year, he performs four big nights at Vivid LIVE on the Northern Broadwalk from May 27 - 31, with a show titled Time And Tide: Four Decades Of Song. The show will celebrate Kelly’s entire career in music, performing songs

Throughout the month of May, Variety will publish essays and stories from prominent AAPI artists, artisans and entertainment figures celebrating the impact of AAPI entertainment and entertainers on the world at large.

In the 1989 documentary 101, which was centred around the band's Music For The Masses Tour, Fletcher spoke about his roll in the band stating, "Martin’s the songwriter, Alan’s the good musician, Dave’s the vocalist, and I bum

‘We're Here, Love Is Somewhere Else’ and ‘Default’ join the previously released singles ‘Small’ and ‘Skin’; and all will feature on Voodoo Bloo’s second album THE BLESSED GHOST - set for release July 15!

"He got tubes in him, and it’s like when I walked in like I could just feel that he wasn’t even there, and I fainted. Then his mother got me up and walked me to the bathroom, and had a conversation being strong."

Also on the schedule is Zan Rowe's Take 5, a regular segment on her Friday mornings show on Double J. The show sees her deliver an in-depth interview that uses music to tell the story of her special guest, which originally ran

In a segment for “The Late Late Show With James Corden” which aired Thursday night, James Corden offers his directorial eye to Harry Styles for the pop star’s “Daylight” music video, from his third studio albu

But there wasn’t much brutality going on at the Greek, where teen angst seemed suspended in a state of grace, and an hour felt just right to have disaffection and adrenalin come together. For anyone with a sense of the big

iHeartMedia has ordered five original podcasts for 2022 from Bloomberg Media, featuring a mix of daily and weekly news programs and narrative-style limited series. The five shows will be the first podcasts to debut as part

Reps for the NRA did not immediately respond to Variety’s requests for comment, although Michael Heckman, CEO of Houston First, the government corporation that oversees the convention center, told Newsweek he was

By the time the closing salvo of “Dancing Queen,” “Thank You for the Music” and a genuinely emotional “The Winner Takes It All” arrived, the crowd was so immersed that a digital rendering of ABBA as they are now fools

Along with all of you, I have been absolutely devastated by the recent string of mass shootings in America, culminating at the latest in Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas,” Styles’ post reads. “On our North American

Said Silverstein: “I’m thrilled to announce and to celebrate these executives. Jay and Justin have been with me for years and I’ve seen their devotion to making S10 the success it is today, while Miranda and Jessica have already

My love for music and merch started off in the late ’90s, going on the road with bands to film, tape, and eventually, after meeting the Furano family, creating art and merch experiences on tour with Ozzy Osbourne, Barbara

It is a song about intuition. I had this very vivid picture — it’s the feeling of when you look at someone and they say they’re not lying, but you know deep in your gut that they’re lying. I think that’s a really hard feeling, because

Britell pays tribute to the legendary John Williams, who appeared in Anaheim yesterday to introduce his theme for “Obi-Wan Kenobi,” which debuts today on Disney+. “I don’t think there’s a composer out there who could say

Top podcaster Marc Maron inked a three-year deal with indie podcast platform Acast for his podcast “WTF With Marc Maron.” The podcast will now be hosted, monetized and distributed via Acast, and Maron’s show will

The producers of “Top Gun: Maverick” didn’t take many chances when it came to trying to come up with a hit album: They enlisted Lady Gaga for a brand new song, to take the place of “Take My Breath Away,” but did, yes

Mike, Dustin (Gaten Matarazzo) and Lucas (Caleb McLaughlin) have joined the Hellfire Club at school and play Dungeons and Dragons. But Lucas has discovered his sporty side and joined the basketball team. When time comes

He also tweeted a link to Mom’s Demand Action, a group demanding solutions to end gun violence. “As a father, as an uncle, I can’t not think about the kids and all the lives that were lost,” Jonas told me. “I’m hoping for change

Turns out Braun was in on the joke, later confirmed on social media when he wrote, “For those asking about the beef…and my friends who are wanting to go hard…don’t believe everything you see on the Internet. Make sure

This is what makes Michelle so incredible to me and many others. While she intertwines the threads of her art into perfect plaits, she lets us find something in our own lives, a new strand with which to adorn ourselves. It doesn’t get better

All 42 dates of Styles’ forthcoming Love On Tour are sold out, including two fifteen-night residencies at Madison Square Garden in New York City and at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles. The proceeds from the tour, with concert producer Live

I am so honored to be a part of this historic event,” Kesha said in a statement. “As a forever advocate for the LGBTQ+ community, I’m excited to embark on this monumental occasion with my friends at Pride Live and perform

Biography: Bobby Brown will offer an extensive overview of Brown’s wildly successful, though often equally tumultuous life and career. Per a press release, Brown will discuss his struggles with substance abuse, his marriage to

Washington created the single’s artwork, which is on display this week through Sunday at the Art Institute of Chicago. According to a release, the artwork was inspired by “Abar, the First Black Superman’s unorthodox

Download and subscribe to our weekly podcast, Rolling Stone Music Now, hosted by Brian Hiatt, on Spotify or Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts), and check out three years’ worth of episodes in the archive

Ron prided himself in always having top notch players in his group. Levon Helm his drummer in the Hawks and I talked Ron into hiring Rick Danko on bass and vocals, Richard Manuel on piano and vocals and Garth Hudson

We need ally-ship. It can’t just be us speaking out about the things that are happening to our community. There should be a united front across the industry that condemns these actions, because not much seems to have changed

We should thank Ronnie Hawkins in being so instrumental in us coming together and for teaching us the ‘code of the road,’ so to speak,” said Robertson when the Band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

But Tweedy has something to pitch with this new album that goes beyond style: he’s selling a metaphor, and a promising one, based on the homonymal associations of the C-word. For the Chicago-based band’s 12th studio

It's not the first time that Flea has acted as a creative pursuit. He appeared in the 1987 film Dudes, the third instalment of Back To The Future as well as The Big Lebowski. He's also featured in Baby Driver, Queen and Slim

The group recently announced a $235 million redevelopment of NSW’s Morisset Golf Course, which will be known as Cedar Mill Lake Macquarie and have a 30,000-person concert venue, alongside its plans for a purpose

Greg wasn't the only one unimpressed with the lack of pickles on the burger, with a comment reading, "The fact he doesn't like pickles gets me, even if someone doesn't like pickles I know many who only love it on the cheeseburger

He opened up on Instagram describing the troubles that he had been facing, “Alongside my therapy, I’ve been self-medicating with alcohol to deal with my PTSD, anxiety and depression. I know that this is not sustainable

Universal Music Australia President George Ash noted: “This season of the Voice was exceptional and showcased so many powerful voices. Universal Music Australia congratulates Lachie for taking out the winner’s crown

SOUND WEST will be a fantastic celebration in Western Sydney, and as we continue on our roadmap to recovery it will provide a significant boost to the local visitor economy - attracting performers, organisers and fans to local

And yet, as we’ve seen over and over, “Hallelujah” assumes the meanings that listeners find in it. There is no logical reason that it should work as a Christmas song. But the devotion and power represented by that chorus

After four decades of success including their hit singles, international stadium tours and festival headline slots, the band suffered the devastating loss of founder member, lyricist and lead sax player Brian Travers who lost his long

I hope it will receive wide support and publicity. We want to raise funds for humanitarian charities, and raise morale. We want express our support for Ukraine and in that way, show that most of the world thinks that it is totally wrong

With the brand new album Green Is The New Black dropping in early August, fans can also catch the new tunes and plenty of fan-favourites live in action when In Hearts Wake hit the road from August until October for their

The label has teased a celebration of the release of the record, with the event bio on The Zoo's website stating, "Coincidentally and through pure serendipity with no strings attached, label mates (and our biggest fish

One of the UK's most successful bands, Arctic Monkeys will be providing their iconic discography which has almost nine billion streams. Peggy Gou enters the frame as one of the most in-demand DJs in the globe, who will be

He was a true music man, a beloved friend to our artists and integral to the success of our business over the past three decades. Warren was renowned for his positive energy, integrity and family values, all of which are

Allan and I quickly re‐discovered the vocal blend that convinced us that we might conquer the world (or at least Widnes) when we were teenagers but to bring Rusty into the 21st Century, I enlisted the talents of The Imposters

For anyone reading into the press behind Sophie Allison’s (stage name, Soccer Mommy) forthcoming album, it could be only too easy to assume that bringing on Daniel Lopatin of experimental act Oneohtrix Point Never

The pair have been acquainted since the 1990s, where Albanese helped organise a range of performances in Australia to support the labour movement and protest against Margaret thatcher's policies in the mid-1980s. 

Of the arts program, curator Ian Pidd added: “We are really excited about the breadth of the program. People will come with a must-see list, but will undoubtedly leave with a new favourite act they’d previously never heard of. 

Lewis handles and equally diverse roster, including Bad Bunny, Muse, Chance the Rapper, Karol G and Jason Derulo, among others. Prior to UTA, Lewis spent 11 years in the music department at CAA, working with artists

I hit an age where I started thinking about things like selling the publishing or announcing a final tour, or what do I want to do now? I have earned the idea of retirement, but what does that look like? I know that I need emotionally

There’s not enough people or enough money going around to buy all these tickets,” he warns. “If you’re hot it’s selling, but the middle is very tough out there, especially in Europe. And things aren’t selling for the autumn as well

After a successful career singing advertising jingles, KK debuted in films in 1996 with Hindi and Telugu-language versions of composer A.R. Rahman’s soundtrack for “Kadal Desam” and for “Maachis,” composed by Vishal Bhardwaj.

I am determined to deliver a better future for Australia’s creative sector. These are important jobs that deliver the essentials of Australian culture. This is a sector that has been hit hard by COVID-19 and rebuilding will take

He also emphasises the amazing work of Joy on the set in her debut on the big screen stating, "Hannah is a complete delight. Her dedication, hard work and courage blew me away. She’s just a natural performer and soulful artist.

VIVA LAS VENGEANCE’ shows a change in process for frontman/songwriter Brendon Urie, having cut everything live to tape in Los Angeles alongside his friends and production partners, Jake Sinclair and Mike Viola.

It's impossible to assume that One Direction, a group of adolescent boys put together by game show host was entirely smooth sailing. Many of the members have individually refused to answer questions about the band since

"With plans to grow The Grass is Greener into a national festival falling through in 2020, we couldn't be more thrilled to bring regional Australia a truly unique offering they deserve,” said the festival organisers, Handpicked Group.

“Mahal” follows the South Carolina-reared, Bay Area-based Toro’s 2019 album “Outer Peace,” along with his Grammy-nominated 2020 collaboration with Flume, “The Difference,” which was also featured in a global campaign

Wolfgang told Variety in an interview that he was able to play his father the song before he died. “He cried when he first heard it,” said Wolfgang. “It was a really special moment that I’ll never forget.” He spoke of creating

Nas was nominated for the BET Awards’ best new artist in 2020 but lost. Among the top artists nominated for this year’s BET Awards are Doja Cat (who leads with six nominations), Drake, Ari Lennox, Silk Sonic, and Kendrick Lamar.

Kayla Collins, whose family has run a wedding chapel that has offered the services for decades, stated, “We are a family-run business, and now we’re hanging with the big dogs. That’s our bread and butter. I don’t get it. We were

MAY-A's version of the track is a hauntingly sparse rendition of the commercial pop-friendly record, featuring humming vocal melodies and lo-fi production driven by an acoustic guitar. These elements give a new meaning

This journey has led me to launch a platform to highlight prolific Indigenous excellence across music, fashion, sports and everything in between; a celebration of Blak excellence to empower young people in our community

The label also issued a follow-up post, stating, "Everyone involved in the collision is on the road to recovery. Please allow us the time and space to heal. Unfortunately, we must cancel some upcoming tour dates. We will update

“Fifteen and 16 I had to be strong/ 22 I’m still scared of it all,” Rapp belts in the song’s chorus over moody piano chords. “Cuz I know one day I could wake up and you’ll be gone/ And I’ll just be lonely/ Missing holding your hand

However, Glanville said he could “reconsider” his decision on bond should Williams’ attorneys file additional motions. Williams was initially denied bond on May 23, but his attorney Brian Steel demanded emergency

You can connect the dots of my lived experience by the subjects I’ve chosen to tackle, and coming up Mormon is a huge part of who I am,” says Black. “Not just the dots that touch on religion, but, the gay rights things, to

Snap has hired Maaliq Joseph as manager of music artists partnerships on the talent partnerships team. In this new role, Joseph will help manage and develop relationships with artists on the platform, supporting strategic

Classical composer Nico Muhly rarely writes for TV (the BBC “Howard’s End” was the last one, five years ago), making his score for Apple TV+’s eight-hour “Pachinko” something of an event. The century-spanning epic follows

Speaking of the greater importance of music in the world and society at large, Loggins said, “As you think about the social movements that have happened, there’s usually a song that accompanies it. I remember in the ’60s when it was

Relatedly, May 29 was the biggest date ever for Shazams of Kate Bush; no other TV sync this year has had more Shazams within a seven day window. At the time of this article’s publication, it was No. 1 on Shazam’s global

I took more liberties with this cover than any other one on the project. The other covers are more true to the originals, but with this one I tried to give it its own feel while still following the bolero formula with the chord progression

Scott Jungmichel, recently named president and COO of SESAC Performing Rights, greeted the crowd, while Erin Collins, VP of film, television and developing media, announced that SESAC’s Reel Change: The Fund for

Being forced to be an independent artist now, as opposed to have willingly taken up the mantle before, does not stand in the way of Adams being famously the most prolific recording artist in rock. Already this year, he has released

The music branch of Emmy voters is not always impressed by big names. Take last year, when Beyonce, Cher, H.E.R. and even Bruce Springsteen had songs in the mix for consideration Voters ignored them, shutting out

Commenting on the track, Giacchino said, “One of my favorite sequences is called ‘Mission Perpetual.’ It’s early on in the film when Buzz is trying to accomplish a mission and keeps failing. It was an exciting challenge for me

And there was plenty of that left to expend for the bananas finale, which had the saints from opposing schools go marching into the aisles and onto the stage, playing in unison with multiple collegiate conductors, but

Typical of so many artists whose paths intersected with Neuwirth’s, the threesome entered his circle independently, but once there found common ground with one another. With significant credit going to his frequent role

In 2015, in the wake of killings of nine Black parishioners in a South Carolina church by a white man who had previously brandished Confederate imagery, many major retailers that had allowed Confederate-styled items made

Former Kiss drummer Peter Criss wrote on his website, “I am heartbroken to hear of the passing of my dear friend Ken Kelly. He was an amazing man and talent. A gentle, kind, funny honorable man. A man of integrity and grace.

The copyright infringement lawsuit, obtained by Rolling Stone, bases its claims on the fact that the two songs share the same title: Stone’s lawsuit does not state the two songs sound alike, as they share little similarity musically or lyrically.

The state has passed a new bill that will institute two major policies aimed at providing transparency to ticket buyers: Ticket sellers must include fee costs upfront rather than near the end of the buying process, and ticket resellers

“Amy came to my studio right here and we met for the first time and I instantly loved her and she played me all of this great Sixties music and she left and I got very inspired and I came up with this piano right here,” he said, before

Starr went on to say that receiving the doctorate was like “some strange fairy tale” as he thought back to first falling in love with the drums while recovering from tuberculosis as a kid, as well as playing his first gigs at the factory in Liverpool where he also worked.

Antonoff served as the soundtrack’s executive producer and assembled a diverse group of musicians to cover hits from the “Me” Decade: Brockhampton (“Hollywood Swinging”), Phoebe Bridgers (“Goodbye to Love”), H.E.R.

When that happens, it’s our role to find new opportunities to celebrate fresh releases and shine a light on our home-grown artists, continuing our proud history of championing the incredible, talented and dedicated industry

Harry's seventh (accumulated) week at the top is still the longest running No.1 single for 2022, and As it Was has had the longest continual stay at No.1 since Stay by Kid Laroi and Justin Bieber spent their initial 14 weeks

It’s hard to remember any performer who been so on top of the world as Post Malone who has gone to such lengths to convince us he’s bottoming out as Malone does in “Twelve Carat Toothache,” his fourth album.

This is my first ever tour and I absolutely hate that I’ve had to do this, especially so last minute as it’s not fair on you guys, but at the end of the day I have to put my health first and I would be lying to you if I told you I was

For Emmy consideration, Marvel is entering episode 4, in which Doctor Strange, in his pre-mystic-arts surgery career, attempts to reverse the moment in time in which his girlfriend Christine Palmer survives the car crash

In their set in Portugal, the band pull out a cover of AC/DC's Walk All Over You for the first time. The track was a callback to AC/DC's iconic record Highway To Hell and was sung originally by Bon Scott. The band also performed

This is the very first release from McDougall's solo project Hevenshe and it's a uplifting ripper of a track. The song and clip have some real pop-country moments as well as evoking a real Debbie Harry vibe with her shag mullet

Gibbs is one of hip-hop's most influential voices, with his distinct word play, story telling and real life imagerymoulding together to create some of the best rap albums of this generation. His discography spans an impressive

The additions of J-Hope and Tomorrow x Together come as Doja Cat has canceled several of her summer festival performances, including Lollapalooza and her run with the Weeknd’s tour, due to throat health complications

We love Lil Nas X. He was nominated for a best new artist BET Award in 2020 and we proudly showcased his extraordinary talent and creativity on the show twice,” BET’s statement reads. “Unfortunately, this year

It’s scripted. I have so many ideas. “Watch Out for the Big Grrrls” was a show that I had an idea for years and years ago, when I first signed to my management back in like 2018. So I got more like that in the bank. It’s just timing

In a statement shared by iHeartMedia, Tom Poleman, chief programming officer for iHeartMedia, said, “What makes this festival one of a kind is that we have the best artists from every genre of music that we play on our 860

The 2022 throwdown follows last year’s Justin Bieber and Lil Baby-headlined edition of the festival, which was first launched by Jay-Z back in 2012 and, like virtually all in-person events, was forced into a period of pause

Kid Cudi is inviting some friends along for an “Entergalactic” journey. As part of Netflix’s Geeked Week event, the first look of the hip-hop star’s new animated series has been released, revealing the plot and full cast for the upcoming

The process of making this album has been the most fulfilling yet, and I’m grateful to my fans and collaborators for being on this journey with me. Never have I been more sure of myself and my music, and this record speaks

I think we just got to continue to grow as parents and understand that our kids’ life is not just about us,” Wade told Variety. “We didn’t have them to be a mini version of us. They’re going to become who they are in his world and

Feinstein’s “Get Happy: A Celebration of Judy Garland” including film footage, photos, even Garland home recordings, will be performed at the San Diego Symphony July 16, the Cincinnati Pops Nov. 10-13, with a “Judy and Friends

It feels like a continuation musically. And there are places that I haven’t played yet on this album, which is crazy, just because of COVID. But it feels different politically, that’s for sure. It just is weird to have like mass gatherings

Performances take place each night and will feature Kendrick Lamar, DJ Pee .Wee, aka Anderson .Paak, Kaytranada, the Black Keys and Post Malone, plus an unannounced artist, which Spotify revealed will be Dua Lipa.

According to the album announcement, Depp and Beck met in 2016 and quickly established a bond that led to them embarking on the “18” recording together in 2019. Before word of the full album project got out, they’d released

Wu was born in China but has Canadian nationality and had been one of China’s biggest entertainment stars. He rose to fame as part of the Chinese-language offshoot of Korean boyband EXO, before focusing on his career

Regardless, J. Cole, Halsey and Kid Cudi will headline the Governors Ball  Festival, set to take place Friday, June 10 through Sunday, June 12 at the Citi Field complex in Queens, New York. Along with Lil Wayne, more than

The album’s title track, Dixie says, “is the most perfect story of me right now. That’s the most current song, like how I’m feeling right this second. I have no clue what I’m doing but I’m figuring it out and we’re gonna do it.”

And I would go to war — not with Universal, Warner or Sony, but more on behalf of the songwriter community that would then compel Universal, Warner and Sony and everyone else in this business, to help bring the change

Tranter will continue their shine, both as an executive and artist, by nurturing icons and writing hits for pop’s elite. They are even working on a theatrical project. “I will be singing on it, but I have no desire to compete in the pop

For those of you who go back I thought you might want to know that I said goodby to my wife, Julee Cruise, today,” he wrote. “She left this realm on her own terms. No regrets. She is at peace. Having had such a varied music

The singer said he hoped fans now understood why he had to cancel a set of tour dates. “So for those who are frustrated by my cancellations of the next shows, I’m just physically, obviously not capable of doing them. This is pretty

Coincidentally, this year’s ceremony for the 75th Tony Awards was hosted by a fellow supporting actress Oscar winner in Ariana DeBose, who took home the award this year for her performance in Steven Spielberg’s “West Side Story.”

The New York police department told Variety that they responded to a call at approximately 6:20 p.m. which led to the arrest of Moore Jr., along with two other people in his car. Police discovered a loaded firearm with nine

The complaint, which Halsey later referred to as her “TikTok tantrum,” ended up turning into a “viral moment” within itself. In the aftermath, Capitol Records responded with words of support saying they would commit to releasing

Dylan first played “Friend of the Devil” August 27, 1990 in Merrillville, Indiana. It floated in and out of his setlist for the next two decades. Prior to this new performance in Oakland, he last played it July 19, 2007 at Red Rocks

Roughly 45 minutes after Ricch’s scheduled 6:30 p.m. slot, with the rapper a no-show onstage, organizers tweeted, “Unfortunately Roddy Ricch is no longer performing today.” While the festival did not provide any

Variety was first to report that Aguilera planned to have a special “Lady Marmalade” moment with Mya, reporting earlier in the week that the collaboration was in the works. Although Pink and Lil Kim didn’t join them on stage

In early 1993, Radio Freedom were the support act on John’s The One tour of Australia. But Snashall was in a for a rude shock when he was informed by John that Radio Freedom’s record label had blocked the group from accompanying

Tickets for the two-day second weekend start at $280 for both days or $159 for a single day. VIP passes with access to a more leisurely viewing and dining area are $950 and $499. High rollers can spend $8900 for a “VIP experience

As of publication time, the track has only been updated on Lizzo’s YouTube. The release of “Grrrls” follows the buzz of Lizzo’s TikTok-favored “About Damn Time” and serves as the second single off the pop singer’s

With the second biggest debut of the week after Post Malone’s, the K-pop group Seventeen picks up its first top 10 album with the release of “Seventeen 4th Album ‘Face the Sun.'” It bows at No. 7 with 44,000 equivalent album

We must be adding an element of subconscious reality to things as well. We didn’t go out and find ancient instruments, it was more that we were trying to find [instruments that reflect]the spirit of something from so long ago that

Produced by Moon Block and Knitting Factory Entertainment, Desert Daze will offer weekend passes and parking/camping passes starting at $299. Tickets will be available for purchase starting Thursday at 10 a.m. PT.

London’s Guardian offered a four-star rave review for the group’s show there, saying “Thom Yorke’s latest Radiohead spin-off, alongside Jonny Greenwood and Tom Skinner, excels the more it explores new territory

Prior to this European tour, the Stones hit America last year with the “No Filter Tour,” which had been rescheduled from its original 2020 timing. With drummer Charlie Watts having died last August, Steve Jordan was

Ricch was charged with criminal possession of a weapon, possession of a large capacity ammo feeding device and unlawful possession of the aforementioned device. Those charges were reportedly dropped according

On the heels of the release of his “Twelve Carat Toothache” album, Post Malone is announcing a 33-city fall arena tour, with one of the featured artists on the album, Roddy Ricch, as the opening act on all but a few dates.

Eventually ebooks consumed more of his business, allowing music buffs to free up some shelf space previously devoted to his 200-plus tomes… although many still prefer to keep hard copies of the most essential titles, for easy

Picken started her career in the music industry in 2006 at EMI Music Australia, where she spent five years working with the label’s local and international artists including contributing to the success of artists like Robbie Williams

In addition to the list of nominees, Univision has also announced bachata songster Prince Royce, Grupo Firme’s Eduin Caz, Mexican pop singer Danna Paola and Dominican TV star Clarissa Molina as the ceremony’s co-hosts.

I had to record a song yesterday. And I wanted to do it first, because I love the process of recording a song with these guys. This is the song that finishes Season 3, and it is just so high. It’s so outside-the-stratosphere high

The band is currently re-signed to the UMG family for new music and catalog releases after being independent since 2005’s “The Gift of Rock.” “Through our manager Robert Hayes, we never lost contact with Universal

Brewer joined Epic in 2018 as director of marketing where he spearheaded marketing strategy for Ozzy Osbourne, Madison Beer, Bakar, BEAM, AG Club, Headie One, J Hus, and many others. he began his career at Google, where he

In addition to performances, the festival will also feature activations including the Spinthrift Market and Afropunks’ Bites ‘n Beats, which provides event-goers an opportunity to indulge in cuisines from renowned Midwestern chefs

Festival organizers are preparing for this summer’s Rolling Loud Miami 2022, the festival’s flagship event, boasting perhaps the most impressive group of headliners in Rolling Loud history: Kanye West, Kendrick Lamar, and Future

Including Perry’s gift, the Apollo raised a record-breaking $3.7 last night. This year’s gala was hosted by Kenan Thompson. Guests included Phylicia Rashad, Samuel and LaTanya Jackson, Susan Kelechi Watson, Daymond John

And the lovefest really got thick when Dionne Warwick posted a photo of herself with Costello in her dressing room, writing, “It’s always wonderful when a friend and fellow entertainer takes time out of their busy schedule to come

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